Search results

From Success at Southwest to Directing Denver International Airport: Dave LaPorte’s Aviation Operations Pathway

College of Aviation

… Airport: Dave LaPorte’s Aviation Operations Pathway Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Dave LaPorte - Denver … Southwest announced that year it would be restarting its service in Denver, LaPorte said, "it was a big deal with … LaPorte was appointed the airport's chief operating officer after one year with the deputy title.  He is responsible for …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2025/03/laporte

Rising Above – Rachel Tuit’s Turn to Transform the World of Aviation

College of Aviation

… World of Aviation Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Rachel Tuit wants to become something she has never personally witnessed … a professional pilot.  October 18, 2019 - the morning after passing her private pilot checkride, Tuit took her … the way, she met a "WASP," a member of the Women Airforce Service Pilots who flew civilian missions during World War …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/02/tuit

Takeoffs and Touchdowns – Matt Thaler Scores with Delta

College of Aviation

… Both have made it "in The Bigs," "in The Show," "on Broadway." Davis plays in front of thousands of people and before … turned out in force." Storming the Waldo Stadium turf after the Broncos capped off a 12-0 regular season in 2016 …  In that capacity, he fostered the initiative to secure bus service for aviation students from the main Western campus …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/08/thaler

VanHowe You Get Things Done! Lessons Learned and Applied by Thomas VanHowe

College of Aviation

… ambassadorial duties from 2013 to 2015.  The surprise is he was ever in that position in the first place.  "I had a … flight regulations relating to corporations)," he says.  After his WMU graduation with a degree in aviation flight … on-demand DC-9 flights for USA Jet Airlines , a cargo service located at Willow Run Airport near Ypsilanti, all …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/09/vanhowe

Early release Dec. 23 due to campuswide network connectivity issues

News

… by Emily Doran on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Except for essential services, all Western Michigan University campuses closed as … 24, through Friday, Jan. 2 . Normal operations will resume after the recess period. The University news site has …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2025/12/closure-dec-23-2025-network-connectivity-repairs

Geralyn Heystek: 40 years of helping students grow and thrive

Haworth College of Business

… Center staff in the courtyard at Schneider Hall.  When you walk into the Zhang Career Center, you are greeted by a … at Western Michigan University. She will retire this summer after thousands of interactions with students as a faculty … a student at Western in 1974 and studied languages, which was an interest area for her. She soon found herself …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/05/geralyn-heystek-retirement

Top model, top student: WMU Medallion Scholar slays in the classroom and on the runway

News

… WMU Medallion Scholar slays in the classroom and on the runway Submitted by Erin Flynn on Maya Narayan has made … of Photohouse Magazine. (Photo courtesy: Tommy Butler) After crisscrossing the Kalamazoo campus for classes and … Medallion Scholar, Narayan had the opportunity to develop a service project alongside her 2023 cohort. They launched the …

https://wmich.edu/news/news/2026/03/music-theatre-performance-medallion-scholar-new-york-fashion-week-maya-narayan

Stephen G. Jones obituary

News

… Anonymous (not verified) on Dr. Stephen G. Jones A May 19 service will celebrate the life of Dr. Stephen G. Jones , … trumpet player, who died suddenly April 25 . He was 70. Jones was a member of the WMU faculty for 42 years … two-term past president of the International Trumpet Guild. After his retirement, Jones stayed active as a musician, …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/04/46680

Inheriting Aviation: The Targosz Family DNA

College of Aviation

… Private Pilot license and she and Andrew’s oldest son, Jim, was recently hired at Republic Airlines. Their youngest son, … growing up on the south side of Chicago, their mom had always wanted to fly, but did `not have the money or the … Post that met at Chicago Midway Airport once a month. After that, the twins got the opportunity to attend Camp …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2018/04/targosz

Three WMU food marketing students earn industry scholarships

Haworth College of Business

… University students majoring in food marketing have been awarded scholarships from Grocery Manufacturers' … in the food marketing industry. The annual scholarships, awarded by the Grand Rapids-based organization of food … a college career defined by diving in early and often. After switching her major to food marketing the day she met …

https://wmich.edu/business/news/2026/05/foodmarketing-gmr-scholarships-2026